4-H Exhibitors Should Contact Extension Office By Nov. 29 Regarding NETLA Broiler Projects
NETLA Market Show Boiler Cage By Dr. Mario Villarino, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Hopkins County Agent, Natural Resource/Agriculture Broiler projects are popular with 4-H and FFA members and are an integral part of most youth livestock shows. Broiler projects are especially suitable for youngsters with limited space. Most shows limit the number of chicks ordered to 25 per exhibitor. When planning to start a project, contact the...
Hopkins County Master Gardener: Why Do Leaves Change Color?
By Phyllis Kitten, Hopkins County Master Gardener What makes all that color happen? The whole image of falling leaves and gorgeous color begins with the deciduous trees. Those are the trees that shed their leaves each year in the fall season. These trees tend to have an appearance of a round shape with branches that spread outward as the tree grows. The leaves of these trees are mostly broad and flat. Fall enthusiasts begin to watch...
From Ashes, We Rise Update: Repurposed Footage
By Ashley Fordinal While pre-production on From Ashes, We Rise is being revised, Andy Michell and I completed a short-form documentary using the footage from our trip to California. Originally, we planned to use this footage in the feature length documentary, From Ashes, We Rise, but with the revisions taking place, this footage no longer fit into the plan. It has been repurposed and a timeless documentary on The Race Across America...
Trading Post for November 2, 2021
Pecans are ready! Let us crack your pecans and we also have shelled pecans. Get your pecans early because of shortage. Call 903 439 3197 or 903 348 6011. 1995 polaris 4 wheeler 4 wheel drive excellent condition call 903 945 2652 2500$ obo Lost Dog: A small lost white dog with brown ears has been found on the corner of Bill Bradford and Carter. It has a collar. If the description is familiar please call 903-348-9929. having a purse...
Visit Charleston, Texas, it’s a Sight!
At times, Charleston, Texas can be an exciting place! Like back in 1910 when a 500-pound meteorite fell to earth near the burg of Charleston during the passage of Halley’s Comet, bringing some publicity to the community. Nowadays, it’s exciting when hunters and fishermen come through on their way to their best spots on the South Sulphur River. And definitely during wedding season, when the Charleston Sky venue brings new...
Winners of the Senior Citizen Center Halloween Party Costume Contest
Winners of the Senior Citizen Center Halloween Party Costume Contest Winners of the Senior Citizen Center Halloween Party Costume Contest
Nov. 2, 2021 Is Election Day For Texas Constitutional Amendments, North Hopkins ISD Trustees, Cumby City Council Elections
Texas voters will have one last opportunity this week to vote in the Constitutional Amendments Election, while voters living in Cumby city limits will be asked to determined who is elected to two places on the City Council and voters within North Hopkins County school district will determine who is elected to the board of trustees. Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, is Election Day. Early voting in Hopkins County in the state election was light,...
Meal A Day Menu For Nov. 1-5, 2021
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for Nov. 1-5, 2021, includes: Monday – Smothered Beef Patties, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Roll. Tuesday – Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole, Corn, and Cranberry Sauce.Wednesday – Ham and Potato Casserole, Pinto Beans and Cole...
Paris District Road Report for the Week of November 1, 2021
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Nov. 1, 2021. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as...
Meet Some Portrayers of the “Cemetery Walk” Set for November 7, 2021
You may recognize some of these members of the local community who will appear in costume during the Hopkins County Genealogical Society’s fundraising “Cemetery Walk”. You can take the interesting and sometimes humorous tour through Sulphur Springs City Cemetery on Sunday November 7 between 2 and 4pm. Cost is $10 per person. Proceeds will be used for upcoming Genealogical projects. Phone to reserve your space on the...
